Special to IFN Hosted by Mooresville’s On Tap Crafty Brews, Birdies & Brews is a fun-filled day of charitable fundraising alongside a round of golf. Held at the Mooresville Golf
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Special to IFN Madison Duncan has been hired as the opioid settlement program & financial administrator for Iredell County. Madison Duncan Duncan, who begins her new role this week, will
Special to IFN Antibiotics, if used appropriately, can be a powerful tool to combat bacterial infections within the body. As with any medication, if misused, they can do more harm
Harry “Pop” Lubright Ruddy Jr., 88, of Olin, N.C., passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Pop was born April 22, 1937, in Birmingham, Ala., to the
Kevin Lawrence Murray, 67, of Mooresville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at his home. He was born on May 15, 1958, in Charlotte, N.C., son of William
Dorothy “Dot“ Carolyn Holder McLaury peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and was welcomed by the love of her life, Bill. We can only imagine
James “Buck” Alexander Brown, 79, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County
James “Norris” Poole, 72, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at his home. He was born August 7, 1953, in Alexander County, the son of Madia
James “Jimmy” G. Jackson, 81, of Taylorsville, N.C., passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Catawba Valley Living at Rock Barn in Claremont, N.C. He was born March 4,
IFN Staff The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office reported the following felony arrests: AUGUST 1 ♦ Brian Lee Decker, 54, of White Oaks Road, Mooresville, was served with a true bill
Special to IFN The Town of Mooresville’s issuer bond rating was maintained at AAA by Moody’s, which also maintained the town’s Aa1 rating on its outstanding limited obligation bonds (LOBs).
For years, hopeful singers have needed to open a place in͏ a busy city, like New York or Los Angeles, to have a chance at success in the field. Now
Some travelers are spontaneous. I like a bit of structure. But I don’t want to be tied to a rigid schedule either. For me, the best trips are the ones
User Experience (UX) not only affects the way we do things as we play games, but it also influences how we feel and act when we play those games. It’s
The iGaming industry has come a long way in the United States. What started as a niche corner of the internet has grown into a serious economic powerhouse. With more
BY REP. TODD CARVER The majority of this week’s update is dedicated to discussing the remaining vetoes of Gov. Josh Stein. The remainder will include a short discussion on the
BY BRANDY TEMPLETON Participants in the Statesville Family YMCA’s summer camp learned firsthand how rewarding — and tasty — growing your own food can be. Community Outreach Coordinator Melinda Spencer, who
Special to IFN Fifth Street Ministries is working to coordinate the community response for individuals and families facing displacement by the closure of the Brookwood Inn. Roughly 60 family units
BY STACIE LETT CAIN In a time when the proliferation of chemicals and preservatives in the food supply chain is a frequent topic of conversation, many people are looking for
The Lord has opened the door to the room He prepared for Minnie L. Phelan, lovingly known as Lori. She passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, after a
Susan “Suzy” Josey Bess, 72, of Lexington, N.C., met her Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center lovingly surrounded by her family. She and her sister
Paul Henry Billings, 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025, in Augusta, Ga. Born in Statesville, N.C., Paul was the beloved son of the late
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Harmon Cranford, who departed this life on August 8, 2025, in Iredell County, N.C., at the age of
Special to IFN Lake Norman Regional Medical Center Nurse Shahbaz Almas has been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Foundation Award. Almas, who works in the Critical Care Unit, is the
These positions are subject to pre-employment screenings. Iredell County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, genetic information, or handicapping
Special to IFN The Iredell County Public Library has finalized the author list for the upcoming Write Local: Iredell Author Fair. The event is set for Saturday, September 27, from
Special to IFN The Intellectual Development Disabilities Collaborative of Iredell County will host a family and community I/DD symposium on Tuesday, August 19. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30
Special to IFN The Board of Directors and staff of Child Evangelism Fellowship of Western Piedmont NC invite the community to the 3rd Annual Share-a-Meal Fundraiser to support the Good
Felice Wilson, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished sister, and treasured friend, passed peacefully into eternal rest on July 31, 2025, in Port Saint Lucie, Fla., at the age of
Era Irene Dagenhart, 77, of Stony Point, N.C., passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C., following a brief illness. Irene was born in
Jessica Lynn Oeullette, 76, passed away on August 9, 2025. Jessica was the beloved mother of Danielle and Neil, grandma to Kaitlin and Hailey, sister of Melanie, and mom to
BY STACIE LETT CAIN Mooresville commissioners expressed support for the concept of allowing a cat café in downtown, but that was tempered by a desire to protect other business owners.
Special to IFN Former Councilman John Staford has announced his candidacy for the Ward 5 seat on the Statesville City Council. In his official campaign announcement, Staford said his previous
Special to IFN The Fifth Street Ministries Board of Directors has appointed Tamara Roach as the nonprofit’s new executive director. Roach, a longtime nonprofit leader and advocate for vulnerable populations,
IFN Staff The Statesville Police Department reported the following felony arrests: JULY 22 ♦ James Malcolm Ingram, 25, of Royal Street, East Spencer, charged with felony possession of marijuana, and
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